Etiqa Philippines wins Two-Golden Arrow governance award for third straight year

Etiqa Philippines has received a Two-Golden Arrow recognition at the 2026 Golden Arrow Awards, the third year in a row it has earned the distinction, according to Edge Davao.

The awards are organised by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) and cover Philippine publicly listed companies and insurance companies. Listed firms are assessed under the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard, while insurers such as Etiqa are rated using a separate Corporate Governance Scorecard.

A Two-Golden Arrow rating indicates strong governance performance under the applicable scorecard. The evaluation looks at shareholders' rights and equitable treatment, stakeholder relations, sustainability and resilience, disclosure and accountability, and how the board sets strategy and oversees management.

Anthony Lou Bernabe, the company's president and CEO, said the award reinforces its commitment to accountability toward customers. "Trust is built when people know they can count on us, especially when they need protection most," he said. He described Etiqa as the insurance and Takaful arm of the Maybank Group.

Atty. Rolando Panes Jr., senior vice president for legal and corporate secretarial, said the repeat recognition reflects discipline and accountability throughout the organisation. He said good governance depends on clear responsibilities, effective controls and a culture of high ethical standards.

The company said it will continue to strengthen practices focused on transparent leadership, prudent risk management and accessible insurance products for Filipinos.